Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 5 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie41 cm | |
4. White Pass40 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows40 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge40 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor39 cm | |
8. Hoodoo35 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
10. Schweitzer30 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
2. Heavenly41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood41 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge40 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe40 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
8. Homewood27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort47 cm | |
2. Heavenly41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood41 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe40 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort35 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort27 cm | |
8. Homewood27 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort27 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain27 cm | |
4. Revelstoke26 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort11 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
3. Alta16 cm | |
4. Snowbird16 cm | |
5. Sundance16 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow10 cm | |
2. Stratton10 cm | |
3. Killington9 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain9 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley8 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. The Highlands9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Snow Creek6 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort6 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort12 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley8 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort8 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe5 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain12 cm | |
3. China Peak9 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
6. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
2. Telluride5 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain3 cm | |
4. Steamboat3 cm | |
5. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
8. Powderhorn0 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek- | |
10. Buttermilk- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |